Teaching English at Buddhist monasteries in Nepal
from £599 GBP
Teaching English at Buddhist monasteries in Nepal
Duration: from 2 Weeks to 12 Weeks
Countries: Nepal
Discover your spiritual side teaching Buddhist monks in Nepal. You’ll help a generation of monks to get a better education and standard of English, whilst improving your classroom skills and experiencing life in another culture. Buddhism is one of the key faiths within Nepal and is practiced by Nepalese and Tibetans who live in Nepal. Becoming a monk starts early and the monasteries combine the education of Buddhist practices and philosophies but also standard schooling such as English, mathematics and computers. These monklets are keen to learn in all areas and the monasteries aim to grow the next generation of monks with a solid understanding of both Buddhism and standard education.Call: 0845 344 7592
Buddhism is one of the key faiths within Nepal. Becoming a Buddhist monk starts early and the monasteries believe it is important to combine the education of Buddhist practices and philosophies but also standard schooling such as English, mathematics and computers; this is where you come in.
The Monasteries vary in size. Some have about 30 pupils (all boys), aged from 7 up to 13. Other Tibetan and Nepalese Buddhist monasteries have approximately 400 resident monks. The classes are divided into groups ranging from upper kindergarten of age 8 years to classes for 13 year olds.
You will be teaching in the morning or the afternoon depending on the monastery for approximately 2 hours a day, focusing on English and occasionally mathematics. Be prepared to be flexible and for some possible early morning starts; everything revolved around prayer time! You will often find yourself team teaching with another volunteer, giving you more support and the opportunity to give more attention to your students. There may also be the additional opportunity of teaching advanced conversational English at one of the monasteries from 4pm to 5pm on an occasional basis.
Please note: During February/March each year the Losar festival occurs celebrating the Tibetan New Year and will mean that you can join the celebrations. The projects will be disrupted but is a great opportunity to see some of the performances in the city and see thousands of monks in their deep red robes worshipping.
Inclusions
accommodation, food, airport pickup
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